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Could Tiredness Along With Swollen Face Around The Eyes After Working In The Flower Beds Mean Stinging Nettle?

Hi.. we are suspicious that our son may have been exposed to stinging nettle. He had worked in his flowerbeds 2 days previous to the terribly swollen face around the eye area. His eye swelled to the point where it was totally closed. He is tired and the area is terribly uncomfortable.
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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Hello,
It is my pleasure to help you,
As your son was exposed to the nettles while working in the flowerbeds he may be having allergy to the flower nettles. The symptoms following exposure to this is suggesting of allergy to the flower nettles. I would have suggested you to take your son to the allergy specialist.
Immediately give oral antihistaminics and steroids to improve the present condition. You can put some cold packs on the eyes
He is having very severe allergic reactions.
Hope you understand your sons problem.
Thank you.
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Could Tiredness Along With Swollen Face Around The Eyes After Working In The Flower Beds Mean Stinging Nettle?

Hello, It is my pleasure to help you, As your son was exposed to the nettles while working in the flowerbeds he may be having allergy to the flower nettles. The symptoms following exposure to this is suggesting of allergy to the flower nettles. I would have suggested you to take your son to the allergy specialist. Immediately give oral antihistaminics and steroids to improve the present condition. You can put some cold packs on the eyes He is having very severe allergic reactions. Hope you understand your sons problem. Thank you.